t-mobile alaska coverage map

It’s OK in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Seward, and the other major communities, but once you’re in the bush you won’t have service .

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—Alaska’s largest telco, GCI has announced a $150 million partnership with satellite service provider Intelsat that will dramatically expand GCI’s geosynchronous (GEO) satellite capacity to meet growing demand for communications services in rural communities across Alaska.

How much does roaming cost? What you pay for roaming charges will depend on your carrier, but plan for roaming charges to breakdown somewhat like this: $0.25 per minute while talking on the phone. $0.10 cents per text message .

Most carriers don’t charge additional data roaming , meaning if your phone goes off-network while you’re in the region, you can still access the internet as usual. Roaming encourages consumers to use their cell phones or other mobile devices outside their usual network operator’s geographical coverage area.

T-Mobile has two classifications of domestic roaming networks based on the agreement we have in place with each partner, standard and preferred .

T-Mobile struck a 5G roaming deal with GCI in Alaska, prompting T-Mobile to claim it’s the first to offer 5G is all 50 states.

Per the agreement, T-Mobile will provide Alaska with tens of thousands of data lines and voice lines . With a nationwide 5G network that extends from San Francisco to Wichita to Washington D.C. and beyond, T-Mobile offers 5G service that will connect Alaska’s crew even in rural and remote parts of the country.